Heavy Rain Advisory Issued for 15 Counties and Cities Due to Developing Convective Clouds

(Central News Agency, reporter Zhang Xiongfeng, Taipei, June 7) The Central Weather Administration updated its heavy rain advisory this afternoon. Due to the development of convective cloud systems, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. Localized heavy rain is expected in northern, southern, and Yilan areas, as well as mountainous regions in central Taiwan and Hualien. Residents are advised to be cautious of lightning and strong gusts. In mountainous areas, beware of landslides, falling rocks, and rising river levels. Low-lying areas should guard against flooding.

Areas under the advisory: Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City (mountain areas), Nantou County (mountain areas), Yunlin County (mountain areas), Chiayi County (mountain areas), Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, Hengchun Peninsula, Yilan County, Hualien County (mountain areas). (Editor: Wu Surou) 1150607